Enriching Homeschooling: Nurturing Well-Rounded Learning Experiences | 230

Welcome to Family Forum Fridays on the Homeschooling Families podcast where we address questions asked by TTD families! On today's podcast, we are joined by Rachel Figg of the Hands on Homeschool to help answer a question we get a lot around TTD and that is how to prioritize art and sports in homeschooling. Leslie and Rachel will discuss the root of how to get all the "extra" fun things into our homeschooling and the importance of it! Rachel helps to provide homeschool families with practical tips of how to enrich your homeschool in the best way!  Meet The Guest:Rachel Figg is a homeschooling mother of four and the creator of The Hands-on Homeschool. She developed the AMPS Learning Library, offering self-paced classes in Art, Music, PE, and STEM (AMPS!) to homeschooling families. Rachel is dedicated to partnering with parents to provide a well-rounded education. She lives with her husband Chris and their children in upstate South Carolina.Topics Covered In This Episode:Importance of enrichment activitiesHow these enrichments are important for a mission-minded homeschool familyWhy you should include subjects like art, music, physical education and STEMPractical strategies you can followHow to create a plan you can stick to all yearHow enrichment creates a well-rounded educationHow exposure helps your child find their passionPodcast Sponsor:The AWARD WINNING CSB Explorer Bible for Kids helps kids place God’s Word in the middle of God’s world. Within its engaging, full-color pages, kids will interact with the people, places, and things of the Bible and God’s creation. Fascinating images, illustrations, timelines, and study helps show archeological evidence, introduce key characters, explain new concepts, and help kids experience the wonder and truth of the Bible. QR codes placed throughout the Bible bring educational videos, discussion questions, and activity pages to life, helping kids apply key truths of the Bible to real world experiences.  Click HERE to find out more. Additional Resources: Find out about the Hands on Homeschool HERE